Kasenjiki RomiJuri Kousou Kyoku

Juri, a second-year student at Inugashira High, has a simple daily ritual—feeding the grumpy stray cat that lingers near the riverbank. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he spots the same feline nestled comfortably in the arms of a stranger. The boy, Hiromi, is a fellow second-year from Sarutou High, and despite the cat’s usual sour demeanor, it seems oddly content in his care. With an ever-present cheerful grin, Hiromi strikes up a conversation, effortlessly charming both Juri and the temperamental cat. Before Juri knows it, his heart skips a beat—was it the warmth of the moment or something more? The playful energy between them crackles like an electric spark, leaving Juri flustered and unsure. Could this chance encounter be the start of something unexpected? The cat, now purring in Hiromi’s arms, seems to know more than it lets on. As the two boys exchange words, the air between them feels charged with unspoken possibilities. The riverside, once just a quiet spot for feeding a stray, suddenly becomes the backdrop for a story neither of them saw coming.